Ada News Obits June 2016 - Pontotoc County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Rita Floyd Return to Pontotoc County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/pontotoc/pontotoc.html August 2016 ===================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgenweb.org ===================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, June 1, 2016 EVELYN SUE NICKELL OKLAHOMA CITY -- Evelyn Sue Nickell, 73, passed from this life on May 28, 2016, in Oklahoma City. Evelyn was born March 9, 1943, in Ada to her parents Jack and Gustava (Jackson) Boles. She lived most of her life in Ada but resided in Oklahoma City for the past 44 years. Evelyn worked for the Blue Bell Co. for many years while living in Ada. Taking care of her horses brought Evelyn much joy, but nothing compared to the joy she received caring for and spending time with her grandchildren. She loved her family dearly. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Doris Gish; and two brothers, Preston and Bud Boles. Evelyn is survived by her son, Lloyd Nickel; and daughter, Tina Nickel both of Oklahoma City; two brothers, Phillip, and wife Joann, Boles of Oklahoma City and Johnny Boles of Ada; and three grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Rosedale Cemetery. Pastor Harold Ward will officiate. Visitation will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Thursday, and from 8 a.m. until service time Friday at Smith-Phillips Funeral Home. Online guestbook and condolences are available at www.phillipsfuneralservice.com Smith-Phillips Funeral Home, Ada ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, June 1, 2016 BILLY JOE HORTON ADA -- The family will host a memorial service for Billy Joe Horton, 63, of Roff, at 10 a.m. Friday at Lightning Ridge Baptist Church. A dinner to follow. He died Monday, May 30, 2016, at a local hospital. He was born Dec. 14, 1952, in Coalgate to Billy Reynolds and Lottie Ward Horton. He graduated from Roff High School. Mr. Horton married Sabra Jeannette Hunt on May 26, 1972. He was a self-employed truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Sabra of the home; three daughters, Kristie Muntz and husband, Kenny, of Stratford, Kimberly Johnson and husband, David, of Forney, Texas, and C.J. Horton of Ada; three sisters, Sandy Odom of Roff, Brenda Brady of Stonewall and Linda Munday of Stonewall; one brother, David Horton of Bowlegs; two grandchildren, Scott Muntz and Dannielle Finch and Hanah Muntz; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada =========================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, June 3, 2016 BETTY KING WILLIAMS OKLAHOMA CITY -- Services for Betty King Williams, 77, of Shawnee are at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Rollow Chapel of First United Methodist Church in Ada. The Rev. David Daniel will officiate. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Williams passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016, at an Oklahoma City hospital. She was born June 4, 1938, in Temple, Texas, to Samuel Harry and Loretta Vyrl Dyer King. She graduated from high school in Temple in 1956. She married L.T. Williams Jr. Jan. 24, 1958, in San Angelo, Texas. Mrs. Williams was a bank manager and loan officer for MidFirst Bank in Pauls Valley until her retirement. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Ada. Survivors include her husband, L.T. of the home; her children, Steven T. Williams and wife, Lydia, of College Station, Texas, Malinda Choate and husband, Kenny, of Ada and Kyle Williams and wife, Stacy, of Edmond; eight grandchildren, Dillon, Shiloh and Lakota Williams, Randy Choate and wife, Jennifer, Lisa Norton and husband, Michael, Mark Choate and his fianc?, Samantha, Claire Williams and Austin Williams; six great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Joan Snyder. Bearers will be Randy Choate, Mark Choate, Kenny Choate, Michael Norton, Gary Wood and Shiloh Williams. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, June 3, 2016 LOUIS HAROLD RICHARD FITTSTOWN -- Services for Louis Harold Richard, 75, of Fittstown are at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Pontotoc Cemetery. The Chickasaw Honor Guard will conduct military honors at the cemetery. Mr. Richard passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016, at the Ardmore Veterans Center. He was born Aug. 26, 1940, in Byars to Will and Alma Faye Hopper Richard. He attended schools in Asher and graduated from Asher High School. He also attended East Central University in Ada for three years. He married Tommie Lou Worcester Aug. 19, 1961. She preceded him in death Sept. 3, 2005. Mr. Richard served in the U.S. Army from 1958 until retiring in 1979. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam and in Germany. Mr. Richard was an instructor for non-commissioned officers artillery school at Fort Sill. After retiring from the military, he was a self-employed carpenter. He was a member of Union Valley Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, James Richard and wife, Angela, of Fittstown and David Lee Richard of Konawa; a daughter-in-law, Joy Richard of Konawa; four grandchildren, Curtis Walker of Pickett, James Richard Jr. of Denton, Texas, Laticia Abbott of Ada and Brett Richard of Oklahoma City; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a son, Timothy Wayne Richard; and two sisters, Melba Gibson and Evelyn Grimsley. Bearers will be the Chickasaw Nation Honor Guard. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada =========================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Saturday, June 4, 2016 ROSE OSBORN ADA -- A memorial celebration will be held at a later date for Rose Q. Osborn. Rose, 94, died June 1, 2016, in Ada. She was born April 24, 1922, in Aransas Pass, Texas, to Lewis Elmo and Rosa Quinn. She graduated from high school in 1939 in Woodsboro, Texas, as valedictorian of her class. She then attended college in Temple, Texas, where she met Carl Osborn. They were married in Dallas in 1942, while he was in medical school. She worked in the hospital lab while he attended school. After he graduated, they moved to Ada, where he practiced medicine until his death in 1993. She was a full-time wife, mother and homemaker. She was active in many local community services in her younger years, such as the medical auxiliary and Meals on Wheels. She was a voter election worker and precinct inspector for many years. Rose was well known around the community and well loved by all who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Carl D. Osborn; her son, Dr. Carl Larry Osborn; her grandson, Brandon Osborn; and brothers, Lewis Elmo Quinn Jr. and James Lester Quinn. She is survived by her sons, Carl Davis Osborn Jr. and wife, Jan, of Yukon and Dr. Carl Quinn Osborn and wife, Deb, of Athens, Tennessee; daughters, Sharon Rose Osborn Myers and husband, Dale, of Tupelo and Nancy Rose Osborn and husband, Marty Eison, of Frisco, Texas; a daughter-in-law, Elizabeth R. Osborn of Arvada, Colorado; and daughter-in-law, Susan M. Osborn of Denver. Grandchildren include Laura Osborn Bedrossian and husband, Asbed, of Glendale, California; Sara Rose Mahate Osborn of Berkley, California; Dr. Ross Osborn and wife, Louise, of St. Augustine, Florida; Carl Davis (Davey) Osborn and wife, Melissa, of Oklahoma City; Julie Osborn Pierce and husband, Matt, of Owasso; Emily Rose Myers Reed and husband, Troy, of Thornton, Colorado; Shari Myers Manwell and husband, Mark, of Ada; Samantha Myers Childress and husband, Jason, of McLoud; Adam Myers and wife, Elaine, of Oklahoma City. Great-grandchildren include Daron and Lily Bedrossian; Rowen Osborn; Gabrielle and Matthew Osborn; Davis (CDO IV), Paige and Bizi Osborn; Jayci and Addison Pierce; Carli Rose, Ava and Maeli Manwell; Hank, Annabelle, GraceAnne, Samuel, Lillianna and Daniel Childress; and Dillan, Jeffrey, Marcus and Penny Myers. In lieu of flowers or food, the family respectfully requests that donations be made in her memory to the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation for Alzheimer's Research, 825 NE 13th St., Oklahoma City, OK 73104-5097; Abbas Tables, P.O. Box 2466, Ada, OK 74821; Mama T's, 222 E. 12th, Ada, OK; Compassionate Outreach, 1124 Cradduck Road, Ada, OK 74820; PAWS, 1200 Sandy Creek Road, Ada, OK 74820; or the charity of your choice. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada =========================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, June 7, 2016 PATRICK MICHAEL BARLOW ALLEN -- Mass Services for Patrick Michael Barlow, 69, of Allen are at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Ada. Mr. Barlow passed away Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at his home. He was born Feb. 27, 1947, in Balbriggan, County of Dublin, the Republic of Ireland to Daniel and Elizabeth Ann Kennedy Barlow. Patrick graduated with multiple degrees, including a master of theology from St. Patrick's University, Maynooth, Ireland. During the course of his studies, he served as a secondary school teacher at the Salesian High School, Ballinakill, County Laois, Ireland. During the summers, he was employed in youth ministry, working as a camp counselor. He was a Roman Catholic priest from September 1972 to September 1987 and traveled to various countries, including England, Scotland, Wales, France, Switzerland, Italy, the Kingdom of Lesotho, the Republic of South Africa, Transkei and Canada. He was also fluent in seven different languages. His first assignment, after ordination to the priesthood, was to serve as assistant pastor at St. Luke's Mission in the Kingdom of Lesotho, Southern Africa, which included teaching English and religious studies at St. Boniface High School, serving as assistant business manager and bursar for the mission. Later pastoral assignments brought him to the U.S., where he served in the Diocese of St. Petersburg and the Archdiocese of Miami. Patrick is survived by his longtime friend and caregiver, Ronnie Stevenson of Allen; a sister, Rita Fanning of Balbriggan, Ireland; and several nieces and nephews of Balbriggan and Portadown, Ireland. Patrick was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Angela, Elizabeth and Evelyn; his brothers, Vincent, Hugh, Daniel and Gerald (Gerry); and a sister who died at birth. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, June 7, 2016 RUBY LOUISE CRISP SULPHUR -- Graveside services for Ruby Louise Crisp, 86, of Roff were held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at East Hill Cemetery in Roff. Mike Horath officiated. Mrs. Crisp passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016, at a Sulphur nursing home. She was born Aug. 30, 1929, near El Reno, in Canadian County, to James Albert and Agnes McIntyre Davis. She attended Liberty school in Canadian County, Laxton school in Pontotoc County and graduated from Fitzhugh High School. She married Joe Crisp May 23, 1947, in Ada. Mr. Crisp preceded her in death Feb. 24, 2003. Mrs. Crisp was a homemaker and worked alongside her husband farming and raising sheep, goats and cattle. She was employed with Harris Propane for 10 years. She was a member of Sunshine Missionary Baptist Church since 1955. Survivors include a son, Bill Crisp and his wife, Betty, of Tupelo; a daughter, Joann Crisp of Arizona; two grandchildren, Lamont Ware and Lachelle Ware; and three great-grandchildren, Jenny Ware, Maddy Jo Moore and Max Byrd. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and a son, David Crisp. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, June 7, 2016 BOBBY JERRAL HUNTER GREENVILLE, Texas -- Bobby Jerral Hunter, 83, of Greenville, Texas, passed away June 4, 2016. He was born Sept. 23, 1932, to Ben and Laura Hunter in Bartlett. Bobby retired as a pipeline operator. He is survived by his sons, Darrell Hunter and wife, Dianne, of Mississippi, Travis Hunter and wife, Tonya, of Pattonville, Texas; his daughters, Kristina and Danny Crawford of Greenville and Debra Shaddix of Porter, Texas; and his grandchildren, Jeff Shaddix, Lori Day, Kim Nash, Jennifer Freyaldenhoven, Sloane Nolan, Dillon Crawford, Brittney Crawford, Christian Hunter, Jeremy Hunter and Dani Hunter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Billie Norton Hunter; two brothers, Chester and Clinton Hunter; a sister, Alma Burk; a granddaughter, Lacy Shaddix; and a great-great-grandson, Jonathan Shaddix. Visitation will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Criswell Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. at Criswell Funeral Home, followed by graveside services at Rosedale Cemetery in Ada. Online condolences may be left at www.lynchfuneralservice.com. Lynch Funeral Service, Greenville, Texas ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, June 7, 2016 BRENDA CAROL SHAW ADA -- Graveside services for Brenda Carol Shaw, 65, of Ada are at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Box X Cemetery, northwest of Ada. The Rev. John Haynes will officiate. Mrs. Shaw passed away Sunday, June 5, 2016, in Ada. She was born Aug. 2, 1950, in Ada to Edwin Victor and Claudia Lorene Norton Caudle. She married Lloyd P. Shaw Sept. 24, 1975, in Gainesville, Texas. He preceded her in death Dec. 14, 2010. Mrs. Shaw was employed at Flex-N-Gate until her retirement. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include a son, Jeffrey Shaw and wife, Beverly, of Ada; two daughters, Amy Norton and husband, Jeff, of Byars and Linda Hatcher of Ada; 14 grandchildren; and a sister, Melva Jo Caudle of Ada. She was preceded in death by her husband; and a son, Jayson Shaw. Bearers will be Jacob Shaw, Jayson Shaw, Tyler Norton, Cody Norton, Troy Lee Shaw and Dylan Stephens. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ========================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, June 8, 2016 GREGORY ROBINSON SHAWNEE -- Gregory Lee "Greg" Robinson, 44-year-old Shawnee resident and former Seminole resident passed from this life on Saturday, June 4, 2016, at St. Anthony Hospital in Shawnee. He was born Feb. 18, 1972, in Seminole to parents Gary Lee Robinson and Judy (Johnson) Robinson. Greg grew up in Seminole, where he attended Seminole Public Schools. He graduated from Seminole High School in 1990. During his time at Seminole High School, he played football for the Seminole Chieftain Football team, where he wore the number 21 on his uniform. Because of this, he was given the nickname of "21" by his teammates. Greg loved everything Chieftain. He was an avid sports fan, a dedicated Pittsburg Steelers fan, and a University of Oklahoma Sooners fan and was always rooting for the Florida State Seminoles. Greg went on to play football for Haskell Junior College in Lawrence, Kansas. On March 19, 1994, Greg married the love of his life, Andrea G. Morehead, at the Freewill Baptist Church in Prague. Greg worked for the U.S. Postal Service for the past 17 years as a mail carrier in Shawnee. He loved his job and was always going above and beyond for the people he delivered mail to. He was known to often take a grocery list or run an errand for the elderly on his route. Greg would also take a couple of minutes to visit with someone who just needed to talk. Sadly, this man who was so unassuming, who had a smile for everyone and was a friend to all he came in contact with, passed from this life because he had a blood clot that he was not aware of breaking loose and it traveled to his heart, breaking many people's hearts in its wake. Greg loved his family with all that he had. He was so proud that at this point in his life he had been attending church, he had accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior and had been baptized. The fact that he and his wife were raising a Christian family made him very happy. Greg leaves to cherish his loving memories his wife of 22 years, Andrea (Morehead) Robinson of the home in Shawnee; three daughters, Gabriela Laken Robinson of Shawnee, Genna LeeAnn Robinson of Shawnee and Riley Cate Robinson of Shawnee; his father, Gary Lee Robinson and his wife, Joy, of Fittstown; his mother, Judy (Johnson) Little and her husband, David, of Commerce; one sister, Gwendolynn Lovine Conn and her husband, Kevin, of Fittstown; his father-in-law, Terry Lee Morehead and his wife, Jellene, of Paden; two sisters-in-law, Terra Lyn Vass and her husband, Rick, of Paden and Jennifer Wright and her husband, Jon, of Yukon; and one brother-in-law, Jeffery Morehead and his wife, Kaycee, of Paden. Greg is also survived by a host of other family and dear friends. Greg was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Delilah Mae (Smith) Morehead; his maternal grandparents, Raymond Johnson and Mary Green Johnson; his paternal grandparents, Ernest Franklin Robinson and Zola Lovine Robinson; and one uncle, Ronald "Sonny" Johnson. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Swearingen Funeral Home in Seminole. Funeral services are scheduled for 1 p.m., Thursday at Freewill Baptist Church, located on South 14th Street in Prague. The Rev. Randall Miller and David Taylor will officiate the service. Messages of condolences may be sent to the family online at www.swearingenfuneral.com. Swearingen Funeral Home, Seminole ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, June 8, 2016 LAJUANA SUE LEDBETTER ADA -- Graveside services for LaJuana Sue Ledbetter, 57, of Ada are at 2 p.m. Thursday at Steedman Cemetery, east of Ada The Rev. Steve Wilburn will officiate. Mrs. Ledbetter passed away Monday, June 6, 2016, at her home. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ============================================================================================================================================================ The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, June 9, 2016 IRENE LACKEY PETERS ADA -- Services for Irene Lackey Peters, 88, of Ada are at 11 a.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church in Ada. The Rev. John Haynes will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. Irene died Thursday, June 2 at a local hospital. She was born Dec. 21, 1927, in Norfolk, Baxter County, Arkansas, to Lee Bryan and Della Virginia Silvertooth Lackey. Irene graduated from McLish High School in 1946. She attended East Central State College. During her working years, Irene was employed by various Ada businesses, including Stalls Studio, Mutual of Omaha Insurance Co., Culligan and First National Bank. Irene was a member of First Baptist Church in Ada and the Faith Sunday School class. She became a Christian in April 1948. Irene married Raymond Verlon Ray Pete Peters on Feb. 25, 1962, in Ada. She enjoyed traveling with Pete to places such as Trinidad, Port of Spain, San Salvador, England and Holland. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ray Peters; her sister, Wilma Bunyard; and her brother, L.B. Lackey Jr. Irene was a loving mother to her surviving children, D.E. Brower and his wife, Niki, of Yukon; and Linda Brower Hambright of Moore. She is survived by two sisters, Billie Holt of Ada and Janelle Robinson of Fittstown; two brothers, James Lackey, Stonewall and Lewis Lackey, Quitman, Arkansas; numerous nieces, nephews, family members and friends. Grandchildren include Alex McDougal and husband, Ryan; Jessica Brower; Jordan Mobley and husband, Devon; Beth Parsons and husband, Matt; Robyn Schuff and husband, Jim; Wendi Archer and husband, Ray; and Juli Hambright. Great-grandchildren include Connor Schuff, Taylor Schuff, Jack Parsons and Ruby Parsons. Bearers will be Steve Baxter, Greg Taylor, Ray Archer, David Simpson, Mitch Robinson, Matt Robinson, Connor Schuff and Garrett Greuel. The family thanks Mercy Ada doctors, nurses and staff for the compassionate care and comfort given to Miss Irene. A special thank you goes to Dr. Anas Alsadi, Nicole Smith NP and Sandy Chambless RN our angel of mercy. Those who wish may make memorials to the Falls Creek Fund, First Baptist Church, Ada, OK. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, June 9, 2016 HARLAN JOSEPH SHIELDS ADA -- Services for Harlan Joseph Shields, 54, of Stonewall are at 2 p.m. Friday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Tony Poe will officiate. Burial will follow at Steedman Cemetery. A Wake Service will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday at Criswell Chapel. Mr. Shields passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at an Ada hospital. He was born March 30, 1962, in Talihina to Joseph and Minnie Allen Shields. Mr. Shields worked in the mechanic shop at Chickasaw Nation Housing. Survivors include eight sisters, Rose Jefferson and husband, Gene, of Ada, Mae Hamilton and husband, Robert, of Mill Creek, Imogene Imotichey-Walker and husband, Gary, of Ada, Louise Shields of Ada, Mary Gipson of Ada, Gayle Clark and husband, Scott, of Mill Creek, Carol Fox and husband, Larry, of Ada and Marla Key and husband, Roy, of Ada; a brother, Kent Shields and wife, Carol, of Norman; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Charles Shields, Simon Shields and Henry Shields; a nephew, Steven Hamilton; and a niece, Deedra Jean Jefferson. Bearers will be Jay Wisdom, Kevin Wisdom, Darl Durant, Floyd Smith, Dusty Newport and Daryl Smith. Honorary bearers will be Terry Factor, Tony Lewis and Joe Akers. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ========================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Saturday, June 11, 2016 CONNIE CLAUDE QUIETT OKLAHOMA CITY -- Services for Connie Claude Quiett, 80, of Ada are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Covenant Cumberland Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Linda Snelling will officiate. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Criswell Funeral Home. Connie Claude (Gerlach) Quiett of Ada, passed from this earthly life, Tuesday, June 7, 2016, in an Oklahoma City hospital surrounded by her husband, two children, and her pastor, the Rev. Linda Snelling, and husband Richard. She was born March 13, 1936, to Donalita and Ervin Gerlach in Perryton, Texas. She attended Levelland High School and was valedictorian when she graduated in 1953. She graduated from Baylor University in 1956 with a bachelor of arts in music. She married Ray Quiett in 1956 and they moved to Arlington, Texas, where she served as an elementary music teacher for 3 years. After moving to Oklahoma in 1959, she earned a master's degree in music education at East Central University. She became the music teacher for grades K through 12 at Latta Public Schools. She retired from there after 25 years of service. During her tenure, she became known for the excellent annual Christmas pageants and springtime chorale revues. Her junior high and high school choirs were persistent winners in state choral contests, often returning to Latta with multiple first place ratings. While at the Latta School, she became a prolific composer of high school choral music and composed the inspirational chorale White Wings which one year became the number one best seller in the choral music genre. Many schools and professional choirs nationwide have performed it, including a performance by the East Central University Chorale. She also created a musical for her elementary and middle school choral groups based on the life of Thomas Edison. A devout Christian, Mrs. Quiett was affiliated with the Covenant Cumberland Presbyterian Church where she served as choir and music director for over 25 years, creating many special programs and numerous cantatas. She was known in the church as an excellent Bible teacher and scholar. She taught Sunday school and many mid-week Bible studies. Locally, she worked with the Ada Public Library teaching adult literacy classes. She was extraordinarily creative and had a love for sewing. She shared her skills at quilt-making with many groups. She loved sewing baby quilts for the newborn children of the church. At one time, while going through months of chemotherapy, she made 18 quilts which were donated to the children on the Lakota Indian Reservation in South Dakota. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Ray Quiett; two children, Karry Quiett of Tulsa and Karis Chastain of Farmington, Arkansas; and two grandchildren, Jon Luke Rhoades, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Phillip Connor Rhoades, of Farmington, Arkansas. Bearers will be Randy Davidson, Ron Davidson, Roy Northcutt, Larry Young, Lynn Lofton and Brandon Bolin. Memorials may be made to the Mission Fund of Covenant Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 15791 state Highway 1W, Ada, OK 74820. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Saturday, June 11, 2016 WILMA IONA DELOZIER ADA -- Services for Wilma Iona DeLozier, 72, of Stonewall are at 10 a.m. Monday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Scott White will officiate. Burial will follow at Swan Hill Cemetery. Mrs. DeLozier passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016, in Ada. She was born March 11, 1944, in Ada to Guthage Andrew and Georgia Morrison Cole. She graduated from Byng High School in 1962 and attended East Central University. She married W.M. Billy DeLozier Nov. 15, 1963, in Alameda, California. He preceded her in death March 17, 2005. Mrs. DeLozier was a homemaker. Survivors include a daughter, Mickala Estabrooks and her husband, Shawn, of Ada; a son, Jeffery DeLozier of Stonewall; two grandchildren, Ellen Sweatt and her husband, Matt, of Ada and Rowdy Estabrooks of Ada; a sister, Betty Burns and her husband Roger of Ada; and other loving relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Georgia Martin; her husband, W.M. Billy DeLozier; a sister, Sherry Houston; and a granddaughter, Jessica Keeley. Bearers will be Donny Price, Bradley Hicks, Sherby Farmer, Matt Sweatt, Rowdy Estabrooks, Kirby DeLozier. Honorary bearers will be Bob Penick, Victor Bolin, Larry Christian, Eddie Etier, Henry Wise and Steve Whitson. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada =========================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, June 14, 2016 GUS THOMPSON ADA -- Gus L. Thompson, 87, passed away June 10, 2016, in Ada. Gus was born in El Reno to his parents, Marvin and Sallie (Seabolt) Thompson, April 10, 1929. On July 9, 1963, Gus married the late Irene Summers in Ada. Both resided in the area their entire lives. Gus enjoyed fishing and gardening. Gus worked as an industrial electrician for many years. He is survived by two sisters, Shirley Stonecipher of Centrahoma and Virginia Boulton of Norman; and a host of nieces, nephews and many cousins. Gus is preceded in death by his wife; four sisters, Louise Hynson, Bobbie Webb, Mary Tully, Nova Tyler; and two brothers, John and Jerry Thompson. No services are scheduled at this time. Smith-Phillips Funeral Home, Ada =========================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, June 15, 2016 JACKIE RAY KEEELING ADA -- A Gathering for family and friends and a memorial service for Jackie Ray Keeling, 66, of Ada will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the Willard School Gymnasium in Ada. Mr. Keeling passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016, in Ada. He was born March 12, 1950, in Binger to Mattison Monroe Keeling and Wanda Faye Collins Keeling. He attended Vanoss schools and graduated from Vanoss High School. Mr. Keeling was employed with Brockway Glass Plant in Ada for many years and later was a truck driver. Survivors include his sisters, Saretta Phillips and Teresa Schrag; many nieces and nephews; many friends, including special friends Raylen and Brittany; and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Mattison Monroe Keeling; his mother, Wanda Faye Smith; his step-father, James Richard Smith; and his brothers, Kennith Monroe Keeling and Paul Edward Keeling. The family says those who wish may make memorials to Aspire Hospice or the Wounded Warrior Project. The family would like to thank Sara Walker with Aspire Hospice for her kindness. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, June 15, 2016 ASHLIE MICHELLE THURMAN TULSA -- Services for Ashlie Michelle Thurman, 30, of Ada are at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Richard Atzbach will officiate. Burial will follow at Five-Mile Cemetery, east of Ada. Ms. Thurman passed away Monday, June 13, 2016, at a Tulsa hospital. She was born Aug. 13, 1985, in Ada to David Earl and Lisa Smith Thurman. Ashlie graduated from Yukon High School in 2007. Survivors include her father, David Thurman; two sisters, Amber Thurman and Taylor Thurman; her aunts, Raquel Blake, Debra Thurman, Tracie Carter and Stephanie Blake; her uncles, Donnie Thurman, Terry Duke, Doyle Duke, Stephen Duke, James Smith and Shawn Smith; her grandparents, Macalyen Duke, Sandi Smith and Ed Blake; a great-uncle, Bud Blake; four nephews; and five nieces. She was preceded in death by her mother and her grandfathers. Bearers will be Brian Carter, Gary Fox, Donnie Thurman, Preston Baker, Michael Allison Sr. and Stephen Duke. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, June 15, 2016 ROBERT LEO WEST III CHOCTAW -- Services for Robert Leo West III, 86, formerly of Francis, will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Calvin Conner will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery with the Chickasaw Honor Guard conducting military honors. Mr. West died Monday, June 13, 2016, in Choctaw. He was born April 5, 1930, in Francis to Lavada and Robert Leo West II. He graduated from Francis High School. He married Jackie Lee Balthrop on July 7, 1950. She preceded him in death on Dec. 7, 2014. Mr. West was employed with the Civil Service in Aircraft Inspections. He served in the U.S. Army 45th Infantry in Korea. He was affiliated with the Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Robert Leo West IV of Ada; one daughter, Pamela Sauls and husband, Dale, of Choctaw; two sisters, Shirley Hill of Oklahoma City and Joy Geno of Harrah; 8 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Debra Lee West; two sisters, Lydia Baker and Virgie Davis; and one brother, Joe Dean West. Bearers will be Robbie Havallena, Todd Jesse, Jared West, Jake Havallena, Blake Steele, Chuck Wofford and Brad Wofford. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ========================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, June 16, 2016 PHERCELLA WELLS ADA -- Services for Phercella Mae Lois Wells, 83, of Ada are at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. Her grandsons, Jared and Jeffrey Wells, will officiate. Burial will follow at Wells Valley Cemetery near Bromide. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Criswell Funeral Home. Mrs. Wells passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016, at her home. She was born Nov. 8, 1932, in Coalgate to Archie and Maggie McKinney Cogburn. She attended Centrahoma schools and graduated from Centrahoma High School. She married Charles Morgan Wells June 2, 1951. He preceded her in death April 21, 2015. Mrs. Wells was a homemaker, and she was a consummate volunteer at the Stonegate nursing home in Stonewall and the Chickasaw Nation Nutrition Center. She was a member of East Main Church of Christ in Stratford. Survivors include a son, Danny Wells and his wife, Betty, of Stratford; a daughter, Malipsa Wells of Stonewall; a daughter-in-law, Sandra Wells of Ada; her grandchildren, Shamus Wells and wife, Kay, Cassie Bevelhymer, Katie Wells, Jared Wells and wife, Rachel, Jeffrey Wells and wife, Hannah, and Micah Wells; 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Maxine Morris and husband, Duane, Evelyn Gianflippo and Jo Shepherd and husband, Travis; and one brother, Leo Cogburn. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Wayneth Wells; three brothers; and four sisters. Bearers will be Jared Wells, Jeffrey Wells, Shamus Wells, Pat Savage, Paul Savage and Joe Lambert. Honorary bearers will be Ty Wells, Dalton Musser, Jimmy Lambert, John Lambert and the men of East Main Church of Christ in Stratford. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, June 16, 2016 MERLE BOATWRIGHT ADA -- Services for Merle Upchurch Boatwright, 89, of Ada are at 10 a.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Brian Matthews will officiate. The Revs. David Daniels, Bob Langston and Dr. Roberto Escamilla will assist. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Boatwright passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2016, at an Ada assisted living center. She was born Aug. 16, 1926, in Wister to C.O. and Ollie Upchurch. She graduated from Wister High School in May 1944. She received a bachelor of science degree in education from East Central University May 22, 1947, and received a master of education degree, specializing in secondary education, May 14, 1971. She married Tom E. Boatwright Dec. 21, 1950. He preceded her in death Oct. 11, 2012. Mrs. Boatwright worked for East Central University from 1944-46 as the part-time secretary for the dean of men; from 1946-1971 she worked as the assistant registrar; and from 1971-1984 as the registrar. She retired Oct. 31, 1984. Mrs. Boatwright was a longtime member of First United Methodist Church. She was a past member of the administrative board, the finance committee, and the Board of Trustees. She was a member of the United Methodist Women and the Fellowship Sunday School class, where she played the piano and led the music. She was a former member of the Oklahoma Education Association, Oklahoma and National Registrars and Admissions Officers. She served on various committees in higher education for Oklahoma, and was a member of the Oklahoma Retired Teachers Association, and she was listed in Cambridge's Who's Who Among Executive Women. Survivors include two grandchildren, Brent Boatwright and his wife, Amy, of Ada and Mindy Ahrend and her husband, T.S., of Ada; six great-grandchildren, Bo and Baylee Boatwright and Stella, Marlea, Hoyt and Vance Ahrend; and a daughter-in-law, Marcia Boatwright of Ada. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Dale Boatwright; and a brother, Glenn Upchurch. Bearers will be Hicks Smith, Wayne King, Ken Johnson, Bill Chapman and Carlton Tilley. Honorary bearers will be Denny ODell and the Fellowship Sunday School class of First United Methodist Church. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, June 16, 2016 PHYLLIS GAULT LEAGUE CITY, Texas -- Services for Phyllis Ruth Gault, 79, of League City, Texas, and formerly of Ada are at 10 a.m. Saturday at Grace Community Church, 10901 S. Santa Fe, Oklahoma City. The Rev. Don Demeter will officiate. A committal service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Memorial Park Cemetery in Ada. Ms. Gault passed away Monday, June 13, 2016, in League City. She was born Jan. 20, 1937, in Ada to Edwin K. and Laurene Ann Johnson Clark. She attended Ada schools and graduated from Ada High School in 1955. She graduated from East Central University in Ada. Ms. Gault was a self-employed certified public accountant, and later she was employed with the Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C. Survivors include two sons, John Gault of Shawnee and Glenn Gault and wife, Rebecca, of League City, Texas; two granddaughters, Lauren and Eric Kazmaier of Dallas, and Kara and Justin Polk of Houston; a nephew, Kenny Clark of Allen; and a niece, Rebecca Butler of Corvallis, Oregon. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Edwin K. Clark Jr. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ============================================================================================================================================================ The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Saturday, June 18, 2016 ARTHUR LEE COVINGTON OKLAHOMA CITY -- Arthur Lee Covington, 84, passed on from this world to his heavenly home on June 3, 2016. Arthur was born Jan. 21, 1932, to Levi and Margarete (Holloway) Covington in Maxwell. Arthur proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1952 to 1960, retiring with commendations. He also retired from Magma Ore and Copper in San Manuel, Arizona. Arthur married Oletha Hatton March 30, 1955, prior to relocating to Mammoth, Arizona, where they raised a family of four children together. The family later returned to Oklahoma, residing in Center and most recently, in Marlow. Arthur loved spending time with his family and friends. He liked to stay busy and was always on the go, but he would take the time to tell a joke or story that made others smile. Arthur is survived by his wife, Oletha, of the home; three sons, Mike and Rose Covington, Wally and Carolyn Covington and Allen Covington; a son-in-law, John Balthrop; one brother, Delmer Covington; nine grandchildren, Angela and Shamus Reagan, Chris and Jennifer Covington, Joshua Covington, Mandy Covington, Andrea Covington, Brittany and Nick Anderson, Amber Daughtry, Shane Wilkerson and Jessica Smith; and 11 great-grandchildren, as well as numerous other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Theresa (Covington) Balthrop. A memorial service is pending with the family. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Saturday, June 18, 2016 JAMES WENDYLE LOCKE SHAWNEE -- Services for James Wendyle Locke, 77, will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Watts Memorial Chapel in Madill. Interment will follow at Linn Cemetery in Linn. Mr. Locke died June 16, 2016, in Shawnee. Watts Funeral Home, Madill =========================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, June 21, 2016 LARRY WAYNE SAMPSON ADA -- Services for Larry Wayne Sampson, 74, of Ada are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Fitzhugh Baptist Church. The Rev. Steve Wilburn will officiate. Burial will follow at Connerville Cemetery. The family will receive relatives and friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at Criswell Funeral Home. Mr. Sampson died Saturday, June 18, 2016, at his home. He was born Feb. 25, 1942, in Connerville to Floyd Merle and Minnie Eva Bow Sampson. He married Sarah Jane Price Aug. 12, 1987. He attended Pontotoc School, Murray State College and East Central University. Mr. Sampson taught school for a short time and later was employed with Colvert Dairy. He retired after 31 1/2 years of service with Mead and Wonder Bread bakeries. He was an avid fisherman, enjoyed hunting and raising cattle. He was active with the Fitzhugh Baptist Church and a member of the Pontotoc Lodge A.F. and A.M. Survivors include his wife, Jane Sampson of the home; a daughter, Terry Allenbaugh and husband, Jim, of Ada; a stepdaughter, Peggy Marshall of Little City; grandchildren, Nicole Allenbaugh-Buxton, Tristan Self and Ashley Logan; great-grandchildren, Bryson, Bella and Britton Buxton and Ryker and Lilly Logan; three brothers, Floyd J. Sampson of Texas, Joe Sampson of Ada and Loyd Sampson and wife, Georgia, of Ada; one sister, Edith Sedlacek and husband, Ed, of Meeker; and numerous nieces and nephews. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, June 21, 2016 SHARLENE HANSON ADA -- Graveside services for Liona Sharlene Hanson, 78, of Ada are at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Rosedale Cemetery. Bill Nelson will officiate. Mrs. Hanson passed away Monday, June 20, 2016, at her home. She was born Dec. 20, 1937, at the family farm near Medford to Charles Lloyd and Mary Liona Wilson Thomas. She graduated from Ada High School in 1955 and attended Oklahoma State University. She married Paul Dean Hanson Jan. 11, 1958, in Ada. He preceded her in death Feb. 22, 1985. Mrs. Hanson was a secretary at various banks and schools and later she was employed with Wal-Mart in Ada as a cashier. Survivors include a daughter, Leslie Hamilton and her husband, Kent, of Ada; a son, Brian Hanson and his wife, Juanita, of Ada; and three grandchildren, Andrew Hamilton, Stormy and Jesse. The family says those who wish may make memorials to PAWS, 1200 Sandy Creek Drive, Ada, OK 74820. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Tuesday, June 21, 2016 MARLENE LOFTON ADA -- Services for Audra Marlene Lofton, 78, of Ada are at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Linda Snelling will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. Ms. Lofton passed away Friday, June 17, 2016. See full obituary online at criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada =========================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Wednesday, June 22, 2016 CHARLIE JONES SHAWNEE -- Services for Charles Lee "Charlie" Jones, 82, of Ada are at 10 a.m. Thursday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Rusty Fuller and the Revs. David Gray and Don Sayre will officiate. Burial will follow at Rosedale Cemetery. Mr. Jones went to be with the Lord Sunday, June 19, 2016, in Shawnee. He was born Jan. 29, 1934, in Bebee to Elva and Bessie Hayes Jones. He attended school at Harden City, Allen and graduated from Sasakwa High School. He attended East Central University for 2 1/2 years. He married Pauline Waldroup June 20, 1959, in Holdenville. He worked for Southwest Electric in Oklahoma City for 38 years. He was a sales representative who really loved his job. He covered North Texas, Southern Oklahoma and parts of Arkansas. Mr. Jones was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. He was an avid golfer for 59 years and an OU fan who enjoyed all sporting events. He also enjoyed his family vacations. Mr. Jones served in the U.S. Army from 1955 to 1957. Survivors include his wife, Pauline, of the home; a daughter, Debbie Painter and her husband, David, of Ada; a son, Jerry Jones and his wife, Tina, of Ada; one grandson, Austin Painter of Stillwater; a granddaughter, Jessica West and her husband, Derek, of Ada; a sister, Alta Ramsey of Shawnee; and two brothers, Richard Jones of Choctaw and Ozell Jones of Sasakwa. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother and sister-in-law, Derrell and Wanda Jones. Bearers will be Austin Painter, Derek West, David Painter, Charlie Price, Lee Jackson and James Hill. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ========================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, June 23, 2016 PATRICIA JEAN McANALLY ADA -- Patricia Jean McAnally, 86, died June 20, 2016, in Ada. She was the sixth of seven children born to B.W. and Sarah Turner Satterfield. She was born in Atoka. She attended Ada schools. Mrs. McAnally was a retired nurse from Valley View Hospital. She married Lee Roy McAnally Sept. 9, 1949, in Paris, Texas. This union lasted 65 years and produced three daughters. Mrs. McAnally was preceded in death by her parents, B.W. and Sarah Satterfield; her husband, Lee Roy McAnally; one daughter, Susan Jeanine McAnally; three sisters, Dovie Rieger, Lena Roth and Connie Allen; and three brothers, Claud, Earl and Roland Satterfield. Mrs. McAnally is survived by two daughters, Linda Abelli of Ada and Vickie West and husband, Ronnie, of Lexington; a granddaughter, Sarah Gaches and husband, Chris; and a grandson, Andrew Abelli and wife, Kristina, of Ada. She had four great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Ryan and Mark Gaches and Hazel Abelli. She also leaves behind several nieces and nephews from the Satterfield and McAnally families. Services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at Rosedale Cemetery. Smith-Phillips Funeral Home, Ada ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, June 23, 2016 DAVE ROACH KINGSTON -- Services for William David Dave Roach, 75, of Kingston are at 2 p.m. Friday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Linda Snelling will officiate. Burial will follow at Swan Hill Cemetery in Ada. The Navy Honor Guard will conduct military honors at the cemetery. Mr. Roach passed away Monday, June 20, 2016, at a Durant hospital. He was born Aug. 8, 1940, in Connerville to Willie Ruben and Edna Evelyn Muncrief Roach. He graduated from Pontotoc High School and received a bachelor's degree from East Central University in Ada. He married Patsy Coy Smith Sept. 13, 1974, in Oklahoma City. Mr. Roach was employed with Southwestern Bell Telephone, retiring as an area manager. He was of the Baptist faith, was a volunteer fireman for the Texoma Fire District/Kingston and he was the business manager for the fire department. He was also a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and served in the U.S. Navy. Survivors include his wife, Patsy of the home; a son, Darrell West and wife, Robin, of Dallas; daughter, Darla Efflandt of Kingston; two grandchildren, Griffin West of Denton, Texas, and Faith Efflandt of Kingston; four sisters, Viola Boggs Webster of Tahlequah, Billie Kerns and husband, Bob, of Tulsa, Ruby Walker of Ada and Annie Ryan and husband, John, of Ada; a brother, Richard Roach and wife, Sherry, of Tuttle; sister-in-law, Sandra Roach of Tulsa; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Sandra Lou Roach; and a brother, J.L. Roach. Bearers will be Darrell West, John Ryan, Griffin West, Matt Orrson, Shawn Ryan, Vernon Roach and Jason Walker. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, June 23, 2016 MAXWELL McDONALD ADA -- Services for Captain Maxwell D. McDonald, U.S. Navy, retired, 99, of Ada are at 10 a.m. Friday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Bob Langston will officiate. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. The Navy Honor Guard will conduct military honors at the cemetery. Captain McDonald passed away Monday, June 20, 2016, at the Veterans Administration Center in Ardmore. He was born April 5, 1917, in Holdenville to Jesse L. and Linda L. Morgan McDonald. He attended elementary school and high school in Fitzhugh and later East Central State College. He married Eucial Blake of Ada in April 1942 in Corpus Christie, Texas. He enlisted in the Oklahoma National Guard in 1936 and transferred to the U.S. Navy as a naval aviation cadet in November 1939. He qualified as a naval aviator in March 1940, served aboard aircraft carriers and in fighter squadrons during World War II, both in the Atlantic and Pacific. He was awarded a Bronze Star with Combat V during the Battle of the Philippine Sea. He was also awarded the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal with ten stars, and the China Service Medal. Other awards included a Navy Commendation Medal and the Joint Service Medal, awarded while assigned to the National Security Agency during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Captain McDonald served numerous tours in naval aviation, becoming one of the pioneers of night carrier flight operations. He flew propeller aircraft, jets and helicopters during his 30-year naval career. He commanded two air squadrons and two ships including the USS Okinawa, LPH-3 and served as the head of the Navy section of the Army War College before retiring in 1968. Returning first to Fittstown and later moving to Ada, he was among the first in Oklahoma to raise Charolais cattle and beefalo. He later raised and raced quarter horses. He was prominent in the racing community at Ross Meadows track and Blue Ribbon Downs. He was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association, the Elks Club, the American Legion and the Association of Naval Aviators. He is survived by a son, Captain Jay G. McDonald, U.S. Navy retired of Farragut , Tennessee; a daughter, Linda McDonald of Glenview, Illinois; his granddaughters, Kylie McDonald of Dahlgren, Virginia and Jessica Vassallo of Glenview, Illinois; and his sisters, Juanita Jones and Frances Sutherland. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife. The family says those who wish may make memorials to the Alzheimers Association Oklahoma Chapter, 6465 S. Yale Ave., Tulsa, OK 74136. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, June 23, 2016 NORMA JEAN MOSLEY SHAWNEE -- Norma Jean (Shaw) Mosley, 87, of Konawa passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at Rose Manor Nursing Home in Shawnee. A funeral service is scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at Assembly of God Church of Konawa, 205 W. 3rd in Konawa. Pastor Steve Lowrance will officiate. Casket bearers are Mark Mosley, Drew Mosley, Kendall Satterwhite, Mark Shaw, Shawn Spencer and John Gordon. Norma was born June 10, 1929, in Ada to Rufus Taylor Shaw and Julia (Slaughter) Shaw. She graduated from Konawa High School. She married Lloyd Mosley Feb. 18, 1950, in Konawa. Norma was a member of Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed cooking and keeping things clean. She is survived by one son, Robby Mosley and wife, Sandy, of Asher; a half-brother, Rockne Waite of Minnesota; and three grandchildren, Aaron Pybas, Ryan Pybas and John David Gordon. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rufus and Julia Shaw; her husband, Lloyd Mosley; and six brothers, Buster, Jim, Ellis, Sandford, Floyd and Bill Shaw. Swearingen Funeral Home, Konawa ========================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Friday, June 24, 2016 VONITA JOY LEDGERWOOD BURFORD MAYSVILLE -- Vonita Joy Ledgerwood Burford, 83, was born Aug. 27, 1932, in Maysville to Elsie and O.L. Ledgerwood, and passed through heaven's gates to her eternal reward on Tuesday, June 21, 2016. Joy graduated Pauls Valley High in 1951 when she was chosen the school's homecoming queen, and she lived in Oklahoma until 1967. Joy resided in Dallas, TX from 1967-1994, returning to Oklahoma to care for her dear mother. Joy was an avid birder, routinely traveling across town and beyond for "bird alerts" to catch a glimpse of one of God's creatures of the air. Indeed, Joy's own flight through life was sustained by her knowledge of scripture and strong faith in her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Joy was preceded in death by her parents; by her beloved brother, Leslie Bryant Ledgerwood; and her son, Charles E. Burford II. She is survived by Lisa Ann Burford Fullington and husband, Richard, of Richardson, Texas, and Elizabeth Burford Langford and husband, Britt, of The Woodlands, Texas; her daughter-in-law Erica Driemeyer Burford of McKinney, Texas; her grandchildren, Robert Brooks Langford of Austin, Texas, Elizabeth Brynn Langford of Burbank, California, and Amanda Leigh Burford of McKinney, Texas; her nieces, Taryn Ledgerwood Butler of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and Andrea Ledgerwood McMahon of Charlotte, North Carolina; and her nephew Brett Carter Ledgerwood of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Joy's family is especially grateful to dear friend Bob Horton and his wife, Bernita, of Ada for their extraordinary and continual acts of kindness over many years of friendship with Joy. A celebration of Joy's life and salvation is planned for 1 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of Maysville, with interment following at Maysville Cemetery. Words of comfort may be sent to the family at www.winansfuneralhome.com. Winans Funeral Home, Maysville ========================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Saturday, June 25, 2016 PAUL DUANE ROWE OKLAHOMA CITY -- Services for Paul Duane Rowe, 58, of Oklahoma City, formerly of the Lula area, are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity Baptist Church. The Revs. Harold Ware and Rick Rowe will officiate. Burial will follow at the Lula Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Criswell Funeral Home. Mr. Rowe passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at an Oklahoma City hospital. He was born June 1, 1958, in Gardena, California, to Charles Henry Rowe Jr. and Irene Holt Rowe. He graduated from Corona High School in Corona, California, and received his bachelor's degree from Masters College in Valencia, California. Mr. Rowe taught school in California for 10 years and then moved to Ada and taught at East Central University for 17 years. He taught piano, organ and music appreciation. Paul was a member of Lovelady Baptist Church and served as the pianist there for 10 years. He also toured with a Baptist quartet group as an accompanist and enabled youth choir and orchestra. Survivors include his mother, Irene Rowe of Oklahoma City; a sister, Gloria Byerly of Oklahoma City; three brothers, Rick Rowe of Campo, California, Mike Rowe of Mustang and Charles Rowe of Florence, Colorado; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. Bearers will be Rick Rowe, Mike Rowe, Charles Rowe, Aaron Byerly, Dustin Watterson and Cheyney Harp. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ========================================================================================================================================================== The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, June 30, 2016 AHDERAY ROZE WILKSON ADA -- Services for Ahderay Roze Wilkson, the 3-year-old daughter of Donald Ray Wilkson and Cindy Lee Simmons, will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at First United Pentecostal Church. The Rev. Daniel Johnson will officiate. Burial will follow at New Bethel Cemetery in Byng. Ahderay Roze passed away Monday, June 27, 2016, in Ada. She was born Sept. 10, 2012, in Ada to Donald Ray Wilkson and Cindy Lee Simmons. She was a member of First United Pentecostal Church. Survivors include her mother, Cindy Simmons of the home; her father, Donald Wilkson of Ada; two sisters, Ahtumn Simmons and Verah Kaylee Wilkson, both of the home; her maternal grandparents, Rick and Vera Simmons of Byng; her paternal grandparents, Ronald and Valerie Wilkson of Luther; her aunt, Anna Simmons of Ada, her uncle, Gary Simmons of Ada, her aunt, Evelyn Prince of Luther, her aunt, Cassie Sproul of Prague; and her uncle, Shawn Wilkson of Luther. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Joy Simmons; her paternal great-grandmother, Evelyn Wilkson; her maternal great-grandparents, Leonard and Dorothy Fox; and a cousin, Jesse Allen Wilkson. Bearers will be Cody Prince, Gary Simmons, Tee Larry and Shawn Wilkson. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, June 30, 2016 ROCHELLE CATHLEEN STORMOEN ADA -- The family will host a memorial service for Rochelle Cathleen Stormoen, 39, of Ada at 1 p.m. Saturday at New Beginnings Church near Stratford. The Rev. Ken Nessel will officiate. Mrs. Stormoen passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016, near Ada. She was born Feb. 7, 1977, in Artesia, New Mexico to Richard Carl Peppers Sr. and Frances Elizabeth VanWinkle Peppers. She graduated from high school in Artesia. She also attended cosmetology school and a medical assistant program. She married Sheldon Pascal Stormoen May 7, 2003, in Artesia. Mrs. Stormoen was a stay-at-home mother and a homeschool teacher and loved helping others. She was a member of New Beginnings Church. Survivors include her husband, Sheldon of the home; three children, Sevin Pascal Stormoen, Devin Red Richard Stormoen and InaBella Cathleen Dale Stormoen, all of the home; her mother, Frances Peppers of Apache Junction, Arizona; her brothers, Richard Carl Peppers Jr., Roy Clark Peppers, Ronald Clifford Peppers, Randy Clifton Peppers and Raymond Clarence Peppers; her sister, Rebecca Allen; a sister-in-law, Dawn Whiting; a brother-in-law, Duane Stormoen; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father; and two brothers, Russell Clark Peppers and Robert Casey Peppers. The family says memorials may be made to the Rochelle Stormoen GoFundMe account. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Home, Ada ------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Ada News, Ada, OK, Pontotoc County Thursday, June 30, 2016 MARY LOUIZA MANUEL ADA -- Services for Mary Louiza Manuel, 89, of Ada, are at 2 p.m. Friday at the Criswell Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Mick Snider will officiate. Burial will follow at Allen Cemetery. Mrs. Manuel passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2016, at an Ada hospital. She was born Jan. 3, 1927, in Allen to Clark and Mary M. Prince Knighten. She attended Red Oak school south of Allen. She married C.C. Manuel in 1942 in Allen. Mrs. Manuel was a homemaker and a member of the Pentecostal Holiness Church. Survivors include her husband, C.C. of the home; two daughters, Mary Joyce Odom of Roff and Beverly Bishop of Tupelo; a son, Kenneth Lee Manuel of Fittstown; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sons, Charles D. Manuel, Jimmy Manuel and Melvin Manuel; one daughter, Leona Simmons; seven brothers, John Knighten, Thomas Knighten, William Knighten, Clarence Knighten, Robert Knighten, Jesse Knighten and Jerry Knighten; and three sisters, Zora Villa, Tennie Thomas and Lorene Trammel. Bearers will be Robbie Odom, David Bacon, Michiel Odom, Joe Odom, Jeffery Manuel and Lowell Nickell. Honorary bearers will be Casey Odom, Marty Odom, Sebastian Bacon, Kendell Manuel, Kevin Manuel and Phillip Manuel. Obituaries may be viewed and online condolences sent to criswellfh.com. Criswell Funeral Hom, Ada ===========================================================================================================================================================